Right now Childline can only answer 3 out of every 4 children who contact Childline, but with your support this can change. Winning this partnership would allow NSPCC Childline to answer 1 million children and young people who desperately need their help, giving them someone to turn when they need it the most.

Superdrug’s support over the next four years could make a huge difference to children, and really help NSPCC Childline let young people know that there is somewhere to turn when times are hard.

White Hat Ball 2018 – tables and sponsorship are now available!

After an absolutely incredible White Hat Ball 2017, in which the information security industry came together for a record-breaking annual bash, and raised over £213,000 for the NSPCC’s ChildLine service, we are thrilled to launch the White Hat Ball 2018!

Taking place on Friday 26th January2018 at the gorgeous Lancaster London, we know that tables and sponsorship will go quickly as usual so don’t miss out secure your tables and sponsorship today!

You can also join us at to our upcoming sponsor evening which takes place on Thursday 13th July, at Deloitte, from 6pm. RSVP to Sarah.Jeffery@nspcc.org.uk to reserve your place on the guest-list.

How Your Money Makes a Difference

The £213,000 raised at the 2017 White Hat Ball will enable Childline to help over 50,000 children get in touch with a counsellor and with your help, we aim to raise even more in 2018 so that no child looking for help goes unheard.

So, here’s to another fantastic event and we look forward to welcoming you all to the ball in 2018!

However, because the law wasn’t given a start date, police couldn’t charge people with the offence in England and Wales.

Together, we asked Liz Truss to start the law and she finally listened.

It wasn’t easy, but by putting pressure on Government the NSPCC and its supporters has made sure thousands of children will be protected from sexual abuse every year with the anti-grooming law becoming enforceable from April 2017.

“Children should be as safe online as they are offline, wherever they are in the UK. This law will give police in England and Wales the powers they need to protect children from online grooming, and to intervene sooner to stop abuse before it starts.” -Peter Wanless- NSPCC Chief Executive

Help the NSPCC to continue to make the internet a safe place for children, and make sure children get the right support after abuse.

A record-breaking £198,000 was raised for Childline at the annual WhiteHat Ball which took place at London’s Lancaster Hotel on Friday 27 January.

As more young people are turning to Childline for help about issues they are encountering online the support given to the charity by the information security industry is becoming increasingly relevant. Last year there were 11,253 Childline counselling sessions carried out with children and young people about online issues such as sexual abuse, bullying and safety.

“Yet again the WhiteHat Ball has raised an amazing amount of money for a cause we are deeply passionate about. Thanks to all of those involved in making it happen, our sponsors and those who attended, donated and gave so generously.”

“I’m extremely proud to be part of an industry which has made such a difference to so many young lives over the past 12 years.”

“I’d like to say a huge thank you to Clive, the WhiteHat Ball committee and the information security and risk industry for their support over the last 12 years. The money they’ve raised will help to make sure we can be there for every young person when they need us the most.

“At Childline we’ve become more aware of the dangers of the online world and it’s wonderful to have the support of an industry which is determined to keep the internet safe.”

The WhiteHat Ball would not be possible without the support of the information security community and we the committee would like to personally thank each and every one of you for your generosity and support over the last 12 years. This support has enabled us to raise in excess of £1.2 million for the NSPCC’s Childline services which is quite phenomenal!

We look forward to seeing you all at the next WhiteHat Ball, date to be announecd shortly, and don’t forget to keep an eye on our website for other events and fundraising opportunities throughout the year.

Rachel Riley jumps for joy as she prepares to run up the 38 floors to the top of the Gherkin for the NSPCC Gherkin Challenge. Picture by Daniel Hambury/Stella Pictures Ltd for NSPCC +44 7813 022858 06/09/2015

Terms and conditions apply to some auction items. Full terms and details will be available on the night.

Not long to go now before we all meet up at The Lancaster in our finery on the 27th .

To whet your appetites for what’s to come, I thought I might give you a sneak preview of the delicious menu. The first course is a trio of choices which we’ve put together on one plate because we couldn’t decide between them. It’s a Tian of confit duck leg with cucumber and spring (a very posh twist on the crispy duck pancakes of old) with a red onion and Somerset brie tart and the hotel’s famous, house smoked salmon.

Finally, as in previous years, we have chosen two puddings and will serve five of each to every table of ten. That way you can choose between you in your couples or make a new friend by sharing with the person next to you! These are a milk chocolate opera cake with peanut butter, chocolate fondant and raspberry sorbet or a passion fruit and white chocolate cheesecake with blood orange sorbet. It’s mouth-wateringly magnificent.

I should make you aware that Lancaster Gate Tube will be closed when you come to the ball but plenty of other stations such as Queensway and Paddington are very close by. Forewarned is forearmed so that you don’t get a nasty surprise on the day.

Happy New Year to you all. I can’t believe that Christmas has come and gone so quickly and here we are in 2017 already.

As we are now in the countdown to this year’s White Hat Ball I thought it might be a good idea to run through some of the arrangements for people who are coming for the first time.

The champagne drinks reception will start from 6.30pm in the Nine Kings Suite when you will have an opportunity to mix and mingle with the other guests, buy raffle tickets for the draw later on in the evening and buy this year’s lapel pin. It’s also a chance to examine some of the lots on display for the silent and live auctions.

The hotel does take cards but It’s always a good idea to have cash on you as well. Especially for things like raffle tickets. As the hotel reception is undergoing a major refurbishment at present, there isn’t a cash machine in the hotel, so stock up before you come or you’ll have to walk to the two or three minutes to Spring Street for ATMs.